Gallagher Replacement: Chelsea lineup this World Cup star as personal terms is on point

Gallagher Replacement: Chelsea lineup this World Cup star as personal terms is on point

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Chelsea want to replace Conor Gallagher with Ajax star and Ghana World Cup star Mohammed Kudus.

Chelsea to replace Conor Gallagher with this World Cup star. Chelsea close to agreeing personal terms

“Chelsea have registered their interest in Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus and are even close to agreeing personal terms. But no offer has been placed yet,” Jacobs told Caughtoffside.

“Kudus is one of a number of attacking midfield options, including Celta Vigo’s Gabri Veiga. He is appreciated because he can play centrally or out wide and scored 18 goals and got seven assists in all competitions last season.

“Kudus is under contract at Ajax until 2025 and is keen to leave. He has already rejected a one-year extension back in April.

“The Arsenal interest is genuine as well, although they won’t move prior to outgoings. They made contact a couple of weeks ago. Brighton are also in the race. Kudus is going to cost about £40m.

“I think if Chelsea sell Conor Gallagher they will move quickly for an attack-minded midfielder. West Ham have seen a bid rejected for Gallagher for around £40m. He has got plenty of minutes in pre-season under Mauricio Pochettino, but Chelsea will sell if the price is right.”